The old town, or "old town", is the oldest part of the city. It is bordered by the Garibaldi Square and the hill of the Chateau to the north-east, the Cours Saleya and the sea to the south, west Paillon tunnel. Built from the fourteenth century to the nineteenth century, it has a very varied architectural fabric and beautiful facades of ocher, red and yellow tones. The old town is home to many palaces and churches, as Palais Lascaris, Sardinian Palace, the Church of Jesus, the Holy Reparata cathedral, the church of the Penitent ... On the typical narrow streets has many places for sitting down for coffee and heads towards the flower markets, antique market, fish market.
It is a lively and mostly pedestrian area, with endless shops and stalls, bars and restaurants, some of which are national institutions - Acchiardo or Cafe Turin, for example -. There are many souvenir shops, traditional and modern, as well as art galleries. At night, this is where the Nicois love to meet. The ‘Mairie’ city hall, the courthouse and the Opera are within it. In summer, Place Rossetti and their glaciers (ice cream stalls) are particularly attractive, especially the renowned master Fenocchio Glacier and its 94 flavors, and its classic originals. It is also recommended to stop in one of the traditional biscuit factories or to a local small restaurant to taste the specialties of Nice.
Once exclusively inhabited by the old Nicois families, this area is now widely acclaimed by an international clientele, where they will find the charm, tranquility and liveliness of this southern French city. In terms of real estate investment, the Old Town is an excellent choice for both furnished seasonal and yearly rentals due to its constant stream of tourists. In addition, you will appreciate to enjoy the cool freshness of the narrow streets in the summer.
A selection of properties located Nice
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NICE OLD TOWN : At 2 minutes walk from the Place Garibaldi, the gardens of the Coulée Verte and the old town, on the 5th floor with liftoff a niçois style building on Jean Jaurès, this large air-conditioned 2-room apartment of 54sqm, facing East, enjoys a beautiful view over the roofs of the old town, the castle's hill and Mont...
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NICE CENTER : On a high floor of a Niçois style building with elevator 132sqm corner apartment with a South-facing circular balcony. It includes 7 bedrooms with kitchenette, a laundry, a bathroom and a separate toilet. Several possibilities are available: division, rental, liberal profession and/ or family apartment. Cellar. Near the tramway and local shops. Agency fees of 5% included...
Nice West
NICE WEST / FABRON: A few minutes from the city center and the sea. In a residence from 2014 with swimming pool (still under ten-year guarantee). Superb 3-room apartment of 57sqm on the raised garden level, offering a beautiful sea view, not overlooked. Absolutely calm and bathed in light, this adorable apartment is in excellent condition. It consists of an...
Nice Golden Square
NICE CENTER / CARRe D’OR : On the top floor of a Niçois building, a bright 3 room entirely renovated on a circular terrace offering a beautiful view over the city. Living room with fitted kitchen, bedroom with storage, 2nde loft bedroom and bathroom. Unique location, idéal for a secondary residence. Agency fees 5% included at the charge of the...
Nice The Port
NICE PORT : In à Niçois building with lift, this 3 rooms apartment of 49sqm entirely renovated with A/C opens onto a quiet West facing balcony of 9sqm. It comprises of a living with an us and equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms with closet, a shower-room/toilets and a guest toilets. At 2 steps from the sea, the tramway and the shops....
Nice Cimiez
NICE CIMIEZ / EDITH CAVELL : In a quiet residence in the privileged Cimiez district, 4-room apartment of 92sqm with large circular balconies. This bright corner apartment comprises a large living room, an independent fully-equipped kitchen, 3 bedrooms, a shower room with toilet and an independent toilet. Ideal for a family, all rooms opening onto the outside and located in...
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NICE CENTER / LIBERATION : Avenue Mirabeau, close to all amenities, less than 400 meters from the tramway, the Libération market and the Gare du Sud and its cinemas, on the 2nd floor of a recent secure residence in perfect condition with landscaped park, superb 3 room apartment 52 sqm with large terrace, totally renovated with quality materials, beautiful layout...
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NICE PLACE MASSENA : A stone's throw from Place Massena and the Coulée Verte, close to all amenities and 5 minutes from the sea, on the 5th floor of a luxury building with caretaker, superb 4-room apartment of 126 m², facing East and West, completely renovated, composed of an entrance with cupboards, large living room with high-end kitchen opening onto...
